Leading the way in quality behavioral health care and addictions recovery services since 1967

2022 Holiday Hours

November 28, 2022

Prestera Center outpatient services locations are closed for Christmas holidays on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26th, 2022.  Prestera Center is also closed for the New Year's Day holiday celebrated on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.  Residential services remain open and continue through the holidays.  I... Read more

Prestera Earns 3-Year Accreditation

November 28, 2022

Prestera Center has been accredited for a period of three years for its Crisis Stabilization, Substance Use Residential, and Assertive Community Treatment program(s). The latest accreditation is the 8th consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to Prestera Center. By pursuing and achiev... Read more

Charleston WV Community Event 9.22.2022

September 19, 2022

Prestera Center is hosting a community event on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Charleston (WV) Coliseum and Convention Center (200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV  25301).  Earn up to 2.25 units of continuing education while discussing solutions to reduce stigma and harm caused by substance use.  Lunch... Read more

PARC East Moved to 511 Morris Street

September 09, 2022

Prestera Center's Addictions Recovery Center or PARC East on MacCorkle Avenue in South Charleston HAS MOVED to our long-established location at 511 Morris Street in downtown Charleston, West Virginia.  This location is the first floor of the parking garage connected to Charleston Area Medical Center's (CAMC's) General Hospital... Read more

9/22/22, 9 am to 4 pm, Charleston Coliseum

September 02, 2022

Prestera Center is partnering with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to offer a free community event on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center at 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV  25301.  Come for the morning or afternoon, and stay for lunch, or stay for both.&nb... Read more

Offices Closed Labor Day, 9/5/2022

August 30, 2022

Prestera Center's outpatient service locations are closed on Monday, 9/5/2022 for Labor Day.  Residential locations remain open.  Emergency services are available during holidays, weekends and evenings by calling 1.800.642.3434 or 304.525.7851.  And, 988 is the nationwide suicide prevention life line.   Read more

Offices Closed on July 4th

June 30, 2022

Prestera Center outpatient locations are closed on Monday, 7/4/2022, in observance of Independence Day.  Office hours resume on Tuesday, 7/5/2022 at 8:00 am.  Residential programs continue to operate on a regular schedule.  In an emergency, dial 1-800-642-3434 to access emergency psychiatric services during times when Prestera C... Read more

Fight Stigma Golf Tournament

June 08, 2022

Prestera Center presents the Fight Stigma Golf Scramble on Monday,  6/27/2022 with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm at Berry Hills Golf and Country Club in Charleston, WV.  Contact Bill at William.Dunston@prestera.org to sponsor or sign-up and play a round with us to crush stigma and support Prestera Center.    Read more

March for Mental Health - Walk for Mental Health Awareness

April 22, 2022

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WALK “March For Mental Health” on Friday, May 20, 2022 Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, WV 11:30a to 1:30p   FREE!  Hot Dogs, T-Shirts* and  Community Resources Everyone Welcome! May is Mental Health Awareness Month Brought to You By:  Prestera, Highland, First Choi... Read more

1/7/22:  Weather Delays Opening to 10 am

January 07, 2022

Prestera's CLAY COUNTY office is closed on Friday, 1/7/2022 due to weather and snow accumulations.  Appointments set for today in Clay, WV will be contacted.  Prestera Center outpatient locations opened on Friday, 1/7/2022 at 10:00 am.  Residential locations remain open.  The psychiatric emergency helpline is 1.800... Read more

Thanksgiving Holiday

November 19, 2021

Prestera Center outpatient locations are closed on Thanksgiving and the day after (11/25/21 and 11/26/21).  Regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 29th, 2021.  If there is a psychiatric emergency, call the crisis line at 1.800.642.3434 or 304.525.7851 and enter "9", or, go to the nearerst hospital emergency room.  The... Read more

Evening Therapy Available

November 16, 2021

On-call therapists are available to provide counseling or therapy from 6pm to 10pm, 7 days a week.  Thanks to e-COVID grant funding, therapists are available for telephone therapy every weeknight from 6 pm to 10 pm.  Therapy makes a big difference in the lives of our clients and the community.  This nearly on-demand therapy... Read more

Open on Veteran’s Day Holiday

November 10, 2021

All Prestera Center locations are open for regular business hours on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 (Veteran's Day).    We appreciate our veterans, service members and families every day and we thank them for their sacrifices for our freedom.  Prestera Center also provides effective services to veterans, service members and their ... Read more

Free Naloxone Training 11.4.2021

October 26, 2021

Everyone is invited to participate with Prestera Center employees in a training session on recognizing an opioid overdose and administering naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses.  The training takes about 30 minutes to complete.  The training is offered on Thursday, November 4th, 2021, from 9 am to 3 pm at Pinecr... Read more

Cabell Wayne Continuum of Care HUD NOFA Details

September 28, 2021

As a long-standing service provider and member of the Cabell Wayne Continuum of Care to end homelessness, Prestera Center proudly posts the following information about the ranking and review process for dispersing HUD funding for 2021, here.   Read more

Closed for Labor Day

August 30, 2021

Monday, September 6th, 2021 is Labor Day.  Prestera Center outpatient offices will be closed in observance.  Offices will re-open on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021.  In a psychiatric emergency, call Prestera's crisis helpline: 1.800.642.3434 or 304.525.7851, or, go to your nearest hospital emergency department.  All resid... Read more

Wayne WV Office Grand Opening and Dedication 8/6/2021

July 28, 2021

Please join us for the Grand Opening of Prestera Center’s New Wayne County Location on Friday, August 6th, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM! We are moving to a larger location at 203 Kenova Avenue, Wayne, WV  (25570).  Meet our staff, tour offices and enjoy a snack.  This event is open to the public.  For mor... Read more

Privacy Breach Notification

July 20, 2021

Notice of Data Privacy Incident Prestera Center is providing notice of a recent incident that may impact the privacy of certain individuals’ information. We are unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of individuals’ information as a result of this event, but are providing details about the event, steps we have taken in response, and... Read more

Lincoln County Office Open House on 7/16/21, 1-2:30pm

June 29, 2021

Please join us for an Open House  at Prestera Center’s  Lincoln County Location Friday, July 16th, 2021 1:00 - 2:30 PM 25 Lincoln Plaza, Branchland, WV  25506 Meet Staff, Tour Offices and Enjoy a Light Snack. For more info, contact Kim Miller @ 304-525-7851 x 1505 or Kim.Miller@prestera.org Read more

Prestera Named in Top 5 WV Programs

May 28, 2021

Prestera Center is proud to be named a top treatment program for individuals with dual diagnosis, also known as co-occuring disorders, or having both a mental health and substance use problem.  The website, Live Another Day (www.liveanotherday.org), has selected 5 programs in West Virginia as high quality programs.  Read more in the ... Read more

Summer Holiday Closings

May 24, 2021

Prestera Center outpatient locations will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, Fourth of July on Monday, July 5th, and again on Labor Day on Monday, September 6th, 2021.  Normal hours resume the following day.  Residential locations will remain open.  If there is a psychiatric emergency while the Center offices are closed, ca... Read more

2-Hour Delay 2/15/2021

February 15, 2021

Prestera Center locations will open on a 2-hour delay due to bad weather and roads on Monday, 2/15/2021.  Residential staff report as usual.  Emergency services are available 24/7/365:  1.800.642.3434.  We apologize for this inconvenience and please stay safe and warm!   Read more

Prestera CEO Retiring

February 12, 2021

Karen Yost, Prestera Center's CEO for the past 8 years, is retiring on 2/28/2021.  The new President and CEO is Lisa Zappia, the former Clinical Director.  For more information, click on the "Tools" button at the top of the webpage and look for "Press Releases".   Read more

2 HOUR WEATHER DELAY

February 11, 2021

Due to severe weather and road conditions on Thursday, February 11, 2021, Prestera Center will open on a two-hour delay.  We apologize for any inconvenience.   Read more

WV COVID-19 Vaccine Information

January 05, 2021

West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources has published extensive information on the new COVID-19 vaccines.  Find the answers you are looking for by starting here:  https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/Vaccine.aspx    Read more

NOTICE OF DATA SECURITY INCIDENT

December 31, 2020

Prestera Center Notifies Patients of Data Security Incident December 31, 2020 - We have become aware of a data security incident that may have resulted in unauthorized access to the private information of a small percentage of our patients. Currently, there is no evidence of any attempted or actual misuse of any personal information. However, we a... Read more

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

November 24, 2020

PC is closed for Thanksgiving Day, 11/26/2020, and the day after, Friday, 11/27/2020. We will re-open on Monday, 11/30/2020 at 8:00 am. Meanwhile, the after-hours psychiatric emergency helpline is 1-800-642-3434. The suicide prevention lifeline is 1-800-273-8255 or text "GO" or "HELP" to 741741. Remember to keep a 6 foot distance, avoid crowds, was... Read more

Fall and Winter Holidays 2020

November 04, 2020

All Prestera Center locations will remain open on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 (Veteran's Day).  Outpatient locations will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day following, on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020.  Outpatient locations will close again on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day:&n... Read more

CEO Search

October 19, 2020

Prestera's CEO has announced her retirement in 2021.  The Board of Directors is seeking applications for the next President and CEO at Prestera Center.  Requirements include demonstrated history of management and leadership, a master's degree in management or clinical services and a valid driver's license.   Applicat... Read more

Careers at Prestera

September 03, 2020

Now hiring direct care staff, recovery coaches, case managers and therapists!  Tired of doing a job?  Start a rewarding career!  Check out the "Careers" tab and apply online today!   Read more

Taking New Clients, No Waiting!

September 03, 2020

Prestera Center is taking new clients, no waiting!   Effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and other behavioral health problems is available across eight counties in western and central West Virginia.  We accept insurance, WV Medicaid and Medicare and provide services regardless of ability to pay for thos... Read more

Outpatient Locations Closed

May 19, 2020

Outpatient locations are listed under the "locations" tab under "about us" (https://www.prestera.org/about-us/locations/).  These locations are closed on Monday, September 7th, 2020 for Labor Day.  All residential locations and emergency services remain available on these holidays.  In the event of an emergency, call 911 or go to the... Read more

24th Annual Michael Prestera Award of Excellence

May 07, 2020

Nominations are open for the 24th Annual Michael Prestera Award of Excellence through Friday, June 19, 2020.  This prestigious annual award recognizes individuals whose contributions have resulted in reducing stigma or improving services or supports for persons with mental health and/or substance use problems in Cabell, Mason, Lincoln, Wayne, ... Read more

COVID-19 Emotional Distress Helpline

April 09, 2020

Prestera Center is offering a free emotional distress helpline for anyone experiencing emotional distress over COVID-19.  Trained professionals answering this line provide a warm hand-off for services and provide immediate help. Call 304.399.7768.   Read more

WV Governor Issues Stricter Requirements Starting 04.06.2020

April 06, 2020

Charleston outpatient locations are under stricter guidelines (ordered by WV Governor Justice) during COVID-19, effective immediately. Here are the details: Access is carefully controlled at Charleston area outpatient offices (511 Morris Street in downtown Charleston WV and 96 MacCorkle Avenue in South Charleston WV). We are still available and p... Read more

Take A Survey and Enter to Win 1 of 200 Wal-Mart Gift Cards ($30 Value)

April 03, 2020

Prestera is helping West Virginia DHHR, Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) by requesting information from families with children under age 25 in completing an online survey (www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVFamilies).  Input is needed about supports and resources for children are experiencing a behavioral or mental health challenge, disorder, or ... Read more

Experiencing High Call Volume

April 03, 2020

Prestera Center is experiencing unusually high call volume and while we are working to add more telephone lines, for now, our staff are often busy helping others.  Your call is important to us!  Your patience is appreciated while we work toward helping every single caller.  If your call is not answered right away, please hang up and ... Read more

Prestera is OPEN for Business

April 03, 2020

As an essential healthcare provider in West Virginia, Prestera Center will remain open during the COVID-19 state of emergency.  We are accepting new clients.  Appointments are available by telephone so you can stay safe in your own home and continue or begin services, including assessments and evaluations, counseling, therapy, psychiatric... Read more

New!  Information on COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Prestera Center has information on COVID-19 and its impact on mental health problems like anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.  Visit this section of our website for more information!    Read more

COVID-19 and Prestera Center

March 20, 2020

COVID-19 or “the Coronavirus” is presenting new challenges to everyday life for all of us.  Every day it seems that more information is available, new recommendations are released, and we become more frightened.  Prestera Center is implementing all recommendations released by the CDC and state governmental authorities.  ... Read more

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health

March 20, 2020

New information just released from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on taking care of your mental health during the COVID-19 State of Emergency - worth taking time to review!   https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-03... Read more

A Note To Our Clients

March 18, 2020

A Note to our Clients and Their Families: No doubt everyone is concerned about Coronavirus (or COVID-19) and how it will impact any upcoming appointments you may have. We are closely following the developing situation regarding COVID -19, and taking the precautions and preventative practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven... Read more

Prestera Spring Benefit POSTPONED

March 17, 2020

Out of an abundance of caution and concern for everyone's health and wellness, the annual Spring benefit set for 4/4/2020 is officially postponed. The "Luau, A Benefit for Prestera Center" will be held on a future date not yet determined.  While the event will not occur as planned, the need to continue providing behavioral healthcare servi... Read more

Staying Healthy in a Pandemic

March 13, 2020

At Prestera Center, the health and safety of our visitors, clients and employees remains our highest priority.  We continue to closely monitor developments with COVID-19 or "the Corona virus" and continue to reduce risks to our 650 employees, their families, our 20,000 clients and their families.  Prestera Center locations will ... Read more

List of Online Support Group Meetings

March 13, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the "Corona Virus" and the world pandemic, people in recovery may want to stay at least six feet away from others, something called "social distancing" (as recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).  Some may decide not attend regular 12-step support group meetings.  Here is a brief list of on... Read more

Spring Benefit Set for 4/4/2020 in Huntington WV

February 24, 2020

Prestera Foundation and Lee Graphics present the annual Spring Benefit for Prestera Center.  April 4th, 2020 at 5:30 at the Don Morris Rm of the Marshall University Student Center is the venue.  A reception, auction, dinner and River Jam Band are planned.  Sponsorships start at $500 and tickets are available for $50.  The theme ... Read more

Center Holiday Schedule

October 23, 2019

Prestera Center outpatient locations will be open on Veteran's Day on Monday, 11/11/2019 with hours as usual.  Outpatient locations will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after, Thursday, 11/28/19 and Friday, 11/29/2019 when no outpatient services will be available.  Outpatient locations will be closed on Christmas Eve on Tue... Read more

2019 Michael Prestera Award of Excellence Winner - William “Bill” Mullett

August 27, 2019

Prestera Center Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer are pleased to announce the winning nomination for the annual Michael Prestera Award of Excellence.  This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose contributions have resulted in reducing stigma or improving services or supports for persons with mental health and/or substance ... Read more

Plan Now To Join Us at Our Fall Benefit!

July 18, 2019

Prestera Foundation's annual fall benefit Prestera Center Pirates on the Kanawha will be held on Friday, October 4th at the Holiday Inn, South Charleston WV.  Join us for a cocktail reception, dinner, a live and silent auction and music from the 70’s, 80’, and 90’s by the band Rubber Soul.  Attire is casual... Read more

Outpatient Locations Closed 7/4/2019

July 01, 2019

Prestera Center will observe the nation's birthday, the 4th of July, on Thursday, July 4th, 2019.  All outpatient service locations will be closed.   Residential programs will remain open.  In an emergency, call 1-800-642-3434 or go to your local hospital's emergency room.  All locations will re-open on Friday,, 7/5... Read more

Prestera Addictions Recovery Center East (PARC East) Evacuated 6/27/2019

June 27, 2019

PARC East located at 96 MacCorkle Avenue in South Charleston, WV has been evacuated and is closed for the rest of the day, Thursday, June 27th, 2019 due to a chemical incident in the local area.  We anticipate opening as usual at 8:00 am on Friday, June 28th and apologize for any inconvenience.  Please call the office to reschedule appoin... Read more

Clay Phone Lines Temporarily Out of Service

June 17, 2019

Sorry for the inconvenience - our Clay County phone lines are temporarily out of service. Frontier is working on restoring (304) 587-4205. Meanwhile, dial (304) 525-7851 and enter 1810 when the computer answers the phone.  The issue should be corrected in the next several days, we appreciate your patience.   Read more

Nominate an Advocate for the Michael Prestera Award of Excellence

June 04, 2019

Nominations are accepted through Friday, June 21, 2019 for the prestigious Michael Prestera Award of Excellence.  This annual award recognizes individuals who reduce stigma or improve services and supports for persons with mental health and/or substance use problems in Cabell, Mason, Lincoln, Wayne, Kanawha, Putnam, Clay or Boone Counties in W... Read more

Recovery-4-A-Change 2019

April 16, 2019

The fouirth annual massive celebration honoring September as National Recovery Month will take place on Friday, September 20th, 2017, from 5 pm to dusk at the Tenth Street Entrance to Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington WV.  The event is called “Recovery-4-A-Change:  Minds Change, Lives Change, Families Change, Communities Cha... Read more

Spring and Summer Holiday Closings for 2019

April 16, 2019

All Prestera Center locations are open on Friday, April 19th, 2019 (Good Friday). Outpatient and county offices are closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. Outpatient and county offices are closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2019. Outpatient and county offices are closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.   Residential locations ... Read more

2019 Prestera Foundation Spring Benefit

February 13, 2019

Prestera Foundation's annual Spring benefit will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2018 at the Don Morris Room of Marshall University's Student Center in Huntington, WV.  The theme is "Rockin' & Rollin' on the River" featuring a reception, dinner, auction, raffles, live band and plenty of fun.  Business&nb... Read more

Holiday Closings

December 21, 2018

Prestera Center's outpatient service locations* are closed in observance of the following holidays:   Monday December 24, 2018 for Christmas Eve;  Tuesday, December 25, 2018 for Christmas Day Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for New Years Day (we will be open all day on Monday, 12/31/2018 - New Year's Eve) *Outpatient servic... Read more

Please Consider a Year End Gift to the Prestera Foundation

December 12, 2018

Twenty thousand:  That’s the number of mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, sisters and brothers who received high quality behavioral health care services from Prestera Center last year.  That means 20,000 promises of a better tomorrow. West Virginia is experiencing a mental health care crisis.  Mental health hospitals are overc... Read more

Outpatient Locations Closed for Holidays

November 02, 2018

Prestera Center's outpatient service locations* are closed in observance of the following holidays:   Thursday, November 22, 2018 for Thanksgiving; Friday, November 23, 2018 for the Day After Thanksgiving; Monday December 24, 2018 for Christmas Eve;  Tuesday, December 25, 2018 for Christmas Day Tuesday, January 1, 2019 ... Read more

Prestera Foundation Fall Benefit Thank You and Photos!

October 26, 2018

We would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and attendees who made the fall 2018 Prestera Foundation Fall Benefit such a HUGE success! Your support means a world of difference to hurting people. Here are some photos from an evening that was enjoyed by all! Thank you! Read more

Recovery-4-A-Change, 9/14/18

September 04, 2018

The third annual massive celebration honoring September as National Recovery Month will take place on Friday, September 14th, 2017, from 5 pm to dusk at the Tenth Street Entrance to Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington WV.  The event is called “Recovery-4-A-Change:  Minds Change, Lives Change, Families Change, Communities Change&rdq... Read more

Crisis Stabilization Unit Open House 9/4/18

August 29, 2018

On Tuesday, September 4th, 2018, beginning at 1 pm, a ribbon-cutting and open house will be held for Prestera Center's new 16-bed Crisis Stabiization Unit for detoxification and mental health crises.  The open house is set for 1:00 to 3:00 pm at 216 Main Street in the Guyandotte section of Huntington, West Virginia.  Everyone is welco... Read more

Center Closed 9/3/2018

August 29, 2018

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, all outpatient services and locations will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, 2018.  Residential programs will continue to operate as usual and crisis services will be available for psychiatric emergencies by calling (304) 525-7851 or toll-free to 1-800-642-3434.  Regular business hours will resume... Read more

Overdose Awareness Day, 8/31/18

August 23, 2018

A ceremony to commemorate Overdose Awareness Day will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm at Prestera at Pinecrest, 5600 US Rt 60 East in Huntington WV (25705).  We will remember people lost to overdoses and inpsire hope by sharing progress in our community.  Brief comments will be followed by training on r... Read more

2018 Michael Prestera Award Winner Announced

July 25, 2018

Members of the Prestera Center Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Christopher Dean is the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Michael Prestera Award of Excellence.  Christopher Dean was nominated by a number of Prestera Center employees in recognition of his contributions to the mental health and substance use fields.  He is an... Read more

Outpatient Locations Closed 7/4/2018

June 20, 2018

Prestera Center outpatient locations are closed on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 and re-open on Thursday, July 5th, 2018 in observance of Independence Day.  All residential programs remain open as usual.  Emergency psychiatric services are available on weekends, holidays and after regular hours by calling 1-800-642-3434 and speaking with a cr... Read more

Outpatient Locations Closed Memorial Day

May 24, 2018

All Prestera Center outpatient clinic locations will be closed all day on Monday, May 28th, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day.  All residential locations will remain open and emergency services are available by calling 1-800-642-3434.  Emjoy a safe and healthy Memorial Day holiday.. Read more

FY17 Annual Report Available

May 14, 2018

Prestera Center's Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report is available here:  https://www.prestera.org/about-us/annual-reports/ Read more

Photos:  Prestera Center 2018 Spring Gala - Shamrock n’ Roll

March 17, 2018

We want to send out a big THANK YOU to all the sponsors, volunteers, staff and attendees who made our  2018 spring gala - Shamrock n' Roll - such a HUGE success! Here are some photos from the evenings festivities! Prestera Center leading the way since 1967! Read more

Shamrock ‘n Roll - 2018 Prestera Spring Gala

January 12, 2018

Prestera Foundation's annual spring benefit ShamRock ‘n Roll will be held on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 in the Don Morris Room of Marshall University's Student Center in Huntington.  Join us for a cocktail reception, dinner, a live and silent auction, cash raffle, and music by Santa Cruz and plenty of fun! Attire i... Read more

Holiday Hours

December 19, 2017

Prestera Center's outpatient offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 in observance of the Christmas holiday.  Regular hours, 8 am to 5 pm will resume on Wednesday, December 27th and continue through Friday, December 29th.  Offices will also be closed on Monday, 1/1/2018 for New Years Day. ... Read more

Locations Closed for Thanksgiving

November 17, 2017

Outpatient locations will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday.  We will re-open at 8:00 am on Monday, November 27th, 2017.  Residential locations will remain open and emergency services will be available by calling 1-800-642-3434.  We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiv... Read more

Video - Prestera Center 50th Anniversary Staff

November 01, 2017

2107 marks the 50th Anniversary for Prestera Center.  Here are a few of the individuals who make Prestera what it is.    Thank you for leading the way in helping people with addiction recovery and mental wellness!    Read more

Video:  2017 Fall Gala - Hippy Anniversary, Prestera!

October 17, 2017

On Friday October 13th 2017 at the Holiday Inn, South Charleston WV, Prestera Center celebrated it's 50 year anniversary.   Prestera Center would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and attendees for making the event a huge success. Read more

Video: 2017 Michael Prestera Award of Excellence Presentation

September 18, 2017

  Prestera Center CEO, Karen Yost, presents the 2017 Michael Prestera Award of Excellence to US Senator Joe Manchin at the 2017 Recovery-For-A-Change event held at the Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington WV, September 15, 2017 Read more

Locations Closed for Labor Day

August 31, 2017

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Prestera Center outpatient locations across eight counties in WV will be closed on Monday, September 4th, 2017 and will re-open on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017.  All residential programs will remain open during the holiday.  In an emergency, call 1-800-642-3434 and our staff will help you.   Read more

Telephone Outage on 8/22/2017

August 22, 2017

Prestera Center locations continue to experience network and telephone outages.  Some telephones, faxes and e-mails are not working. Staff are working on resolving the problem now.  The emergency phone line, 1-800-642-3434 is now working.  The access line for appointments, 1-877-399-7776, is not working yet so please dial (304)525-78... Read more

Overdose Awareness Day Ceremony, 8/31/2017 at 1:00 pm

August 15, 2017

Prestera Center is hosting Overdose Awareness Day at the Pinecrest location, 5600 US Rt 60 East in Huntington on Thursday, 8/31/2017 at 1:00 pm followed by free naloxone training with the Cabell-Huntington Health Department at 2:00 pm.  The events are open to the public and include messages from local dignitaries, light refreshments and a... Read more

Offices Closed on 7/4/2017

June 29, 2017

Prestera Center's outpatient offices and clinic sites will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.  Outpatient and clinic sites will re-open at 8:00 am on Wednesday, July 5th.  Emergency services will continue to be available 24/7/365 by calling 1-800-642-3434.  Residential locations... Read more

Clinic Locations Closed Monday, 5/29/2017

May 26, 2017

All of Prestera Center's outpatient clinic locations will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.   Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30th.  If you are experiencing a crisis, call us at (800) 642-3434 and speak with an on-call worker.  Residential programs and emergency service... Read more

May 4th, 2017 is National Children’s Mental Health Day

May 02, 2017

Partnering for Health and Hope:  Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day May 4, 2017 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and May is Mental Health Month.  Research shows that half of all lifelong mental illnesses develop before age 14 and as many as one in every five children have or will develop a mental health ... Read more

Prestera CEO Karen Yost on Prestera Center at 50 Years

May 02, 2017

In this video, Prestera Center CEO Karen Yost talks about Prestera at 50.  Additional information below the video.      50th Anniversary for Prestera Center Huntington, WV:  Prestera Center has been leading the way in community-based comprehensive behavioral healthcare services since 1967 - for the past 50 years!&nbs... Read more

Putnam County Offices in Winfield, WV Moved to Hopewell in Hurricane, WV

May 02, 2017

Prestera Center's Putnam County offices at the Judicial Annex in Winfield, WV moved on Friday, April 21, 2017 to a new home at Hopewell -  3738 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane, West Virginia.  The new location at 3738 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane, WV will provide all of the services offered at the previous location, including ou... Read more

Cabell County Foster Fest Information

April 24, 2017

Hello, and greetings. This letter is to inform and invite you to an upcoming community event in Cabell County, affectionately dubbed, “Foster Fest.” What is it? I’m glad you asked. Foster Fest is a gathering of community resources in the state of West Virginia, who for one day in the year, can put aside any differences they may ha... Read more

2016 Prestera Center Annual Report

April 11, 2017

Click here to download the 2016 Prestera Center Annual Report:  >>   2016 Prestera Center Annual Report Read more

Prestera Spring Event | Don’t Worry Be Hippy! | Saturday 3/4/17

February 28, 2017

​Prestera Foundation's annual Spring benefit will be held on Saturday, March 4th,  2017 at the Don Morris Room of Marshall University's Student Center in Huntington, WV.  The theme is "Don't Worry Be Hippy  Fundraiser" featuring a reception, dinner, auction, raffles, live band (Caught Red Handed) and plent... Read more

PARC East Moving to South Charleston

February 16, 2017

Prestera Center’s Addictions Recovery Center East (PARC East) located in Dunbar, WV is moving to 96 MacCorkle Avenue in South Charleston, WV (25703) on Friday, February 24th, 2017.  PARC East offers a variety of addictions treatment and recovery services for adults and continues to welcome new patients.  Services will not be availab... Read more

Center Closed 12/23/16, 12/26/16 & 1/2/17

December 22, 2016

Prestera Center outpatient service locations will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2016 and Monday, December 26th, 2016 in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holidays.  Outpatient locations will also be closed on Monday, January 2nd, 2017 in observance of New Year's Day.  All residential locations a... Read more

Getting Homeless off the Streets of Charleston

December 22, 2016

WOWK 13 Charleston, Huntington WV News, Weather, Sports The city of Charleston is helping hundreds of homeless finally get off the streets. There is an estimated 320 people living in shelters or on the streets of Charleston on any given night. Almost a year ago, city leaders made a big push to move the homeless off of private property. Now, cit... Read more

Prestera Center Proud Partner with DEA in 360 Strategy

December 13, 2016

The US Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will partner with Prestera Center programs in Charleston WV for its DEA 360 Strategy which responds to the heroin and prescription opioid pill crisis. There are 129 overdose deaths in the US on an average day.  Sixty-one percent of those deaths are pharmaceutical opioi... Read more

Center Closed 12/23/16, 12/26/16 & 1/2/17

December 05, 2016

Prestera Center outpatient service locations will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2016 and Monday, December 26th, 2016 in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holidays.  Outpatient locations will also be closed on Monday, January 2nd, 2017 in observance of New Year's Day.  All residential locations a... Read more

Prestera Center Closed 11/24/16 And 11/25/16

November 18, 2016

Prestera Center outpatient office locations are closed on November 24th and 25th, 2016 in observance of Thanksgiving (and the day after).   Normal operations resume on Monday, November 28th, 2016.  Residential programs continue to operate 24 hours a day, every day, and crisis counseling and emergency services are available ... Read more

Prestera Fall Event | Beatles Invasion Photos

October 19, 2016

Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers and individuals who made the Prester Center Fall Event Beatles Invasion a huge success.   Here are some photos from the night.     Read more

Regional Recovery Event 9/23/2016 in Huntington, WV

September 14, 2016

A free community-wide recovery celebration, Recovery for a Change, will be held Friday, September 23 from 5 to 9pm at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington WV to celebrate National Recovery Month.  The public event is generously sponsored by Moses AutoMall of Huntington. There will be live music, inflatables and activities for kids, food v... Read more

Join Us:  A Discussion of Juvenile Justice, Mental Health & Education

September 12, 2016

You Are Invited: A Discussion of Juvenile Justice, Mental Health & Education Tuesday, September 13th 2016, 5PM – 7PM, Marshall University Memorial Student Center.  Over the last 16 years, youth confinement has declined in almost every state except West Virginia, where the confinement rate has grown by almost 50 percent. Join paneli... Read more

Most Prestera Center Locations Closed 9/5/16

September 02, 2016

Prestera Center outpatient and clinic locations will be closed on Monday, 9/5/16, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.   Normal business hours will be resumed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.  Residential programs will continue operations and emergency on-call after hours crisis services are available by calling 1-800-642-... Read more

Bill Cole Tours Prestera Center

August 30, 2016

HUNTINGTON - Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole came to Huntington for the third time in as many weeks Monday to learn more about the work that is being done to help those affected by substance abuse. Cole met with officials of Prestera Center at Prestera's Pinecrest location along U.S. 60, where he also toured the facility and learn... Read more

Overdose Awareness Day 8/31/2016

August 15, 2016

Prestera Center will honor International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31, 2015 at 1:30 pm at Pinecrest at 5600 US Route Sixty East in Huntington, WV.   The event is free and open to the public.  Overdose Awareness Day educates the community about drug overdose prevention and reduces the stigma of drug-related overdose ... Read more

Parents:  It’s Who We Are | Video

August 09, 2016

Parents: It's who we are.  Concerned. Involved. Supportive. West Virginia.    Read more

Recovery for a Change!

August 05, 2016

Recovery for a Change!   Special event, and everyone is welcome to attend.   Read more

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